By a Cornwood Correspondent

We played at Bournemouth this afternoon, but unfortunately we came second. After being put into bat, we struggled to 57 for 4, but rallied to 100 for 5 (Phil Bees 34, Scott Mansfield 27 not out). Henstridge got off to a flyer and were 46 for 0 off 4 overs. The introduction of Daniel Harris and Phil Bees (2 wickets each) changed the game and Henstridge lost 5 wickets for 42 runs to leave then 88 for 5, but their opening bat returned and saw them safely through.

We had a great day out but were disappointed that having travelled 130 miles, there was zero hospitality laid on for us. We were not even allowed to use the changing rooms as there was a football match on, we did manage to get in to have a shower after the footballers had gone. The Dorset CDO had told our captain there would be food laid on, but the guy behind the bar said he didn't even know we were coming.

Despite all that another enjoyable adventure by Cornwood CC.